But he was found guilty of the felony computer charge and misdemeanor counts of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

Labrie, 21, of Tunbridge, was sentenced to a year in jail and required to register as a sex offender. He was released on house arrest pending the outcome of his appeal.

Labrie must follow a strict curfew, requiring him to be at home between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m.

His current lawyer said his trial lawyers were ineffective because they failed to challenge the computer charge and question the girl further.

If the judge orders a new trial, Labrie could face the charges he was convicted of, but not the ones he was acquitted of. It is also possible the prosecution could bring additional charges or alternative theories that were not presented previously.